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Lena Mary Calhoun Horne (June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010) was an American singer, actress, dancer, and civil rights activist. Horne's career spanned more than seventy years, appearing in film, television, and theatre.
2. Apr. 2014 · Lena Horne was a singer, actress and Civil Rights Activist who first established herself as an accomplished live singer and then transitioned into film work. She was known for films such as 'Cabin in the Sky' and 'The Wiz' and her signature song, "Stormy Weather." She also refused to play roles that stereotyped African American women and was a vocal supporter of civil rights groups.
Lena Mary Calhoun Horne (* 30. Juni 1917 in Brooklyn , New York City ; † 9. Mai 2010 in Manhattan , New York City) war eine US-amerikanische Sängerin und Schauspielerin .
4. Mai 1999 · Lena Horne (born June 30, 1917, Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S.—died May 9, 2010, New York City) was an American singer and actress who first came to fame in the 1940s. Horne left school at age 16 to help support her ailing mother and became a dancer at the Cotton Club in Harlem, New York City.
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Lena Horne is known as one of the most popular African American entertainers of the twentieth century. A woman of great beauty and commanding stage presence, she performed in nightclubs, concert halls, movies, and on radio and television.
14. Mai 2010 · Learn about the life and career of Lena Horne, the legendary African American singer and actress who overcame racial and social injustice to achieve stardom in Hollywood and beyond. From her early days in the Cotton Club to her civil rights activism, from her film roles to her one-person show, discover how she paved the way for others in the entertainment industry.
Learn about the life and career of Lena Horne, a singer, dancer, actress, and civil rights activist who performed in film, television, and theater for over 70 years. Find out about her achievements, challenges, family, and trivia on IMDb.
